About Liz Perrine
Confessions of life shaped by abusive narcissists.
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To whomever reads this post—thank you. Thank you for being with me on this journey, but it's coming to an end.. I started this blog as a way to deal with the trauma of being raised by an abusive narcissist, and to share resources I've found helpful. But I'm tired, and no one seems to be finding and/or interacting with my posts. It's discouraging, and while I've been able to give voice to inciden...
Farewell
Nov 05, 2026
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Here's the thing about surviving an abusive narcissist...the trauma stays with you for years. Decades, even. And just when you think you might be turning a corner, BAM! Another memory pops up out of nowhere, sending you spiraling into that hellish darkness once again. That's been the case with me lately. I know I promised to tell the story of my first marriage to yet another abusive narcissist, bu...
Ready...set...no, not yet
Oct 24, 2026
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The information diet technique is tangential to that of gray rock, in that it enables you to protect your peace in a quiet, stealthy, nearly indiscernible way. Gray rock means you respond to questions or comments from your abuser by making yourself as interesting as...well...a gray rock. Answers like, "OK," "I'm fine," or an offhand "Hmmm," are a great shield against your abuser's prying; they giv...
Survival Techniques, Part 7: The Information Diet
Oct 20, 2026
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